Friday, October 3, 2008 - 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

B1 - Peace-Filled Christians - Peaceful Congregations

Rev. Timothy Fangmeier, Staff Associate – Congregation Consultant and Coach
Wheat Ridge Ministries, Davidson, NC

Living well in the midst of conflict is a growing challenge for Christian leaders. This sectional will Focus on the major approaches used to manage conflict and bring reconciliation and health to relationships.  This workshop will also highlight Wheat Ridge Ministries' Healthy Congregation Center.

B2 - A Vision for Creative Aging

Mrs. Ausma Mursch, Extended Staff
Wheat Ridge Ministries, Venice, FL

Mrs. Ellen Bartoldus, Director
The Ammerman Center, Mineola, NY

Older adults bring a wealth of wisdom, seasoned skills and experience to their congregations and communities. Come and learn how five key values at the core of vibrant senior congregation ministries can energize and transform older adult ministry. This workshop will describe strength-based, wellness models of ministry designed to meet the needs of this generation.

B3 - Healing at the End of Life: The Story of Godfather Death

Mr. Dan Ross, National Director of Hospice Inpatient Units
Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice, Prospect Heights, IL

End-of-life issues have far-reaching implications for the individual and his or her family. Learn about the psychological and spiritual transformation that occurs with patients diagnosed with terminal illness.

B4 - Fit-2-Serve: A Model for Living Well

Dr. William J. Duey, Professor, Human Performance Department
Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL

Are you living "fit for self" or "fit to serve?" How do the promises of Christ orient and re-orient us toward the abundant life? Come join the "Fit-2-Serve" journey and examine the biblical patterns to aid us as we sail through the doors God opens!

B5 - The A-Z's of Growing a New Ministry

Rev. Mark Junkans, Executive Director
Lutheran Inter-City Network Coalition-Houston, Houston, TX

Designed for the entrepreneur in all us, this presentation will walk participants through the basic process of starting a new ministry. Learn how to grow your idea from concept to maturity for the sake of the Gospel.

B6 - The Building Blocks of Blessings: Developing a Successful Ministry Fund-Raising Model

Mr. Paul Miles, Vice President
CCS Fund Raising, Chicago, IL

Discover the basics of building a development program for your ministry. Learn key components such as: enlisting support from volunteers, identifying effective leadership, creating an atmosphere of stewardship and providing opportunities to build a stronger community through effective development. This presentation will also focus on the means of communicating the ministry's benefit to the community, its goals and the best methods of sustaining annual support for ministry needs.

B7 - Building a Strong Board of Directors

Dr. James Galvin, President
Galvin & Associates, Inc., Winfield, IL

Every nonprofit organization can benefit by having board members who are fully engaged in their roles, thinking generatively about the future and governing well. This workshop will explore the five types of boards, best practices gleaned from faith-based nonprofits and group dynamics in board meetings. Whether you are a board member or organizational executive, you will leave with practical tools to strengthen your board of directors.

B8 - Global Health Issues - Local Engagement - Global Impact: How Your Ministry Can Make a Difference

Rev. John Nunes, President and CEO
Lutheran World Relief, Baltimore, MD

Lutheran World Relief envisions a world in which each person and every generation lives in justice, dignity and peace. Discover ways to engage with important international projects to share Christ's love through your local ministry.

B9 - Building the Body of Faith through Agency/Congregation Collaboration

Mr. Gregory Wangerin, Executive Director
Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries, Chicago, IL

Resources are finite in any organization. Effective collaborations between agencies and congregations lead to strengthened ministries. This workshop will explore ways to make the Gospel come alive, strengthen community and provide opportunities for service in such a way that it advances the mission of both the agency and the congregation.

B10 - The Church and Race: Our Brokenness Examined - Part II

Rev. Chuck Ruehle, Executive Co-Director
Crossroads Anti-Racism Organizing and Training, Matteson, IL

Ms. Anne Stewart, Organizer/Trainer
Crossroads Anti-Racism Organizing and Training, Matteson, IL

This two-session anti-racism workshop will provide the foundation for enduring solutions that lead to true racial justice and reconciliation. Participants will explore common language and definitions to understand the continuing issue of racism, work to understand that racism is not simply an issue of individual attitudes and actions, and explore effective approaches to dismantling racism within the church and society.